Pagkakabyaw (en. Wrestling)

/pɐgkaˈkabiːaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of competition or sport involving the grappling or contesting of people.
Wrestling is a popular sport in the United States.
Ang pagkakabyaw ay isang tanyag na isports sa Estados Unidos.
A contest rooted in the strength and agility of the participants.
In wrestling, tactics and strategy are essential.
Sa pagkakabyaw, mahalaga ang taktika at diskarte.
An opportunity for practice conducted in a hold or 'ring'.
Youngsters attend classes for wrestling at the local gym.
Ang mga kabataan ay nag-aattend ng mga klase para sa pagkakabyaw sa lokal na gym.

Etymology

Root word: 'kabyaw' meaning a foreign animal, 'pag' as a verbal root.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wrestling match
A contest or competition in the practice of wrestling.
Labanan sa pagkakabyaw

Related Words

wrestler
A person who participates in wrestling matches.
wrestler
ring
An enclosed space where wrestling takes place.
ring

Slang Meanings

Refers to a sudden shock or a bad mood.
Wow, there's so much drama happening, everything feels like a mess!
Grabe, ang dami nang nangyayaring drama, parang pagkakabyaw na lang ang lahat!
A situation filled with tension or arguments.
When they talked, the conversation turned into a mess, it got so heated.
Nang mag-usap sila, naging pagkakabyaw na ang usapan, sobrang init na.
A state of anxiety or unrest without reason.
Right now, I just feel like a mess, I don't even know why.
Ngayon, parang pagkakabyaw lang ang nararamdaman ko, hindi ko nga alam bakit.